Salves - Heal-All Herbal Salve - The Way of The Witch

This carefully formulated herbal salve was created to assist in repairing and rejuvenating the body from the outside in.  It can be used to facilitate healing for a number of conditions including:

*Rashes
*Eczema
*Broken bones
*Sprains
*Bites & Stings
*Rough, dry skin
*Ligament damage
*Parasitic infection
*Varicose veins

Olive Oil

A non-drying, nutrient rich oil from the fruit of the olive tree.  It is a moisturizing oil that feeds and nourishes the skin.  Minimal preservatives are needed for this oil when used in formulations as it has a naturally long shelf life.

Calendula flower (aka: marigold, pot marigold)

Not to be confused with the African or French marigold, the many benefits of this bright orange flower include healing cuts, burns and lacerations with minimal scarring.  It has astringent, antibacterial and antiseptic properties and can help reduce bleeding.  It can be used effectively to treat ulcers, sprains, varicose veins, bites, stings, measles, chicken pox, eczema, inflammation and rashes.  It is beneficial for rough, dry skin and can also be used to minimize the appearance of scars.

Other benefits of this herb for specific health conditions include food allergies, bowel disease, conjunctivitis and gastritis.  
Calendula has the ability to kill staphylococcus aureus, a common germ that infects burns, cuts and abrasions.

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Comfrey Leaf & Root (aka: bruisewart, knitbone)

A plant of European origin that has been naturalized around the world.  It is known for its ability to heal wounds and relieve pain and inflammation caused by injury. Specific health conditions that can benefit from the use of this herb include insect bites, skin tags, warts, boils, bruises, fractures, ulcers, burns, sore joints, sprains, arthritis and bunions.

Comfrey root is for external use only.

Plantain leaf (aka: broadleaf plantain, ribwort)

An extremely common herb in the U.S., it is often treated as a weed by those unaware of its many benefits.  Specific health conditions that this herb can assist with include bronchitis, coughs, colds and other respiratory problems.  It has astringent, analgesic, emollient and cleansing qualities and can be used to encourage healing and ease pain.  Other common uses for this herb include healing bites, stings, cuts, scratches, wounds, boils, and ringworm.  It can be used to reduce black eyes, swelling, swollen glands, varicose veins and cysts.  It is also employed to help allay bleeding of hemorrhoids and sores.

Organic Bee’s Wax

This is a natural and beneficial wax.  When used in body care products it is prized for its ability to lock in moisture, foster cell growth and protect the skin from damaging environmental factors.  It can also soften the skin and provide a long lasting protective coating against the elements.  When used properly, beeswax does not clog pores.

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Vitamin E Oil (d-alpha tocopherol)

This oil is an impressive natural fat-soluble antioxidant.  It is excellent in its ability to help fade scars.  It can act as a natural preservative by helping to prevent oxidation in oils.  It is both healing and nourishing to the skin.

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Tangerine essential oil (citrus reticulata)

This powerful essential oil comes from the rind of the tangerine fruit.  It is an antiseptic, antispasmodic, cytophylactic (meaning it stimulates generation of new cells), depurative and sedative. It is a tonic oil that tones and fortifies the body.  It can be used to improve circulation, boost digestion, maintain skin moisture and balance, and act as an emollient.  It is also reputed to ease constipation, diarrhea and flatulence and assist in healing skin conditions such as rashes, dry skin, stretch marks, scars and dandruff. Because of its regenerative qualities, it is excellent to use on aging and mature skin.

*Energetically, it promotes opening and proper function of the sacral chakra.  It can assist in securing healthy personal and emotional boundaries and promoting patience.

Lavender essential oil (lavandula angustifolia)

Known as one of nature’s most versatile oils, lavender is antifungal, analgesic, antiseptic, anticonvulsant, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory. It is known to benefit numerous conditions including insomnia, burns, tension, respiratory infection, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, menstrual problems and cholesterol reduction.  It promotes healing to skin conditions such as abscesses, acne, athlete’s foot, bruises, inflammations, dermatitis, eczema, insect bites, stings psoriasis, scabies, sunburn, sores, ringworm and wounds.  It relieves pain and inflammation caused by arthritis, lumbago, rheumatism and muscle aches.  It can be employed for use in conditions such as bronchitis, coughs, colds, laryngitis, excess mucus and throat infections.  It also has the ability to reduce body odor.

*Energetically it promotes opening and proper function of the heart and crown chakras.  Its use helps to generate enhanced intuition and clarity.

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Tea tree essential oil (melaleuca alternifolia)

This powerful antiseptic oil is among the strongest natural healing oils available.  It is widely used in household and personal toiletries and cleansers as well as in natural remedies.  It is known as "first aid in a bottle" and can treat abscesses, acne, athlete’s foot, blisters, boils, burns, rashes, gingivitis, mouth ulcers, insect bites, diaper rash, ringworm and wounds.  It is also employed in the treatment of bronchitis, colds, coughs, flu, fevers, sinusitis, tonsillitis, tuberculosis and whooping cough.  It can be used in douches and for other genital treatments.  It works well as a natural preservative for many skincare and healing formulas.

*Energetically it promotes opening and proper function of the root and throat chakras.  It can help ground and center the body and provide assistance in articulating personal truth.